Welcome Reception
Sunday, Sept. 21, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Hosted by SDFA
Start your conference with a relaxing “Meet and Greet,” hosted by the South Dakota Firefighters Association. You can stop by before or after dinner. Badges can be picked up too! (Registration hours to be confirmed.)
Department Dinner & Trip to Mt. Rushmore
Sponsored by the South Dakota Firefighters Association, Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department, & Pennington County Fire Services
Monday, September 22, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
After Monday sessions and the non-Conference attendee activity, everyone will jump on the bus for late afternoon and evening activities. Your first stop will be at the hosted dinner at the local fire department. Your next stop will be the short ride to Mt. Rushmore in time to experience this beautiful monument lit up! The “official picture” will be taken as well as NVFC director pictures taken at their state flag. Hosted by SDFA, Rapid Valley VFD, and Pennington Co. Fire Services.
NVFC Health & Safety Fund Auction
Sponsored by ESIP, provided by McNeil & Co.
Tuesday, September 23
8:00 pm
Hotel
Be part of an important fundraiser supporting NVFC’s Health & Safety Fund. All proceeds are used to support health and wellness initiatives. You can participate by bringing items, or by bidding.
For Partners, Family, Non-Meeting Guests
The South Dakota Firefighters Association have planned two days of fun activities for non-conference guests.
Monday, September 22, 2025
- 9:30 Leave from the motel in Rapid City
- 9:50 Bear Country ($20/person entrance fee)
- 12:00 depart to Alpine Inn, Hill City (average plate cost $15)
- 12:30 Lunch
- 2:00 depart to Naughti Wines
- 2:30 depart to Rapid City
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- 9:30 Depart for Crazy Horse
- 10:15 Crazy Horse Memorial
- 11:15 Depart for Ruby House (average plate cost $15)
- 11:45 Lunch at Ruby House
- 1:00 Depart for Custer State Park Wildlife Loop (605-673-4681 for group rates)
- 2:30 Depart back to the hotel for an estimated arrival at 3:15
QUESTIONS?
Contact Holly Bauer (htoth81@hotmail.com) and Courtney Walker (courtneyvenard@yahoo.com)